Barometric Pressure in Metairie, United States 
1015.5 hPa
24.5 ℃
94%
0.67 m/s
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The average pressure in Metairie, Louisiana, United States today is , which is considered normal. Pressure is trending falling.
Weather prediction: Rain at times, very unsettled
Rapid Pressure Changes
Rapid pressure changes detected in Metairie, often a sign of approaching weather shifts. See the forecast chart or get pressure alerts.
- Rapid Fall : ()
- Rapid Rise : ()
The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Metairie is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in Metairie hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
The weather in Metairie is influenced by the Gulf of Mexico, causing changes in barometric pressure. Low pressure systems bring rain and storms, while high pressure systems bring dry and sunny weather.
Metairie's low elevation near the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain affects atmospheric pressure. The flat landscape allows winds to move freely, making pressure changes more dramatic.
In the summer, high pressure dominates, bringing hot and humid weather. In the winter, low pressure systems are more common, bringing cooler and wetter weather. Spring and fall have more variable pressure.
Metairie has a humid subtropical climate, with frequent pressure fluctuations. This means residents experience a lot of rain and storms, as well as warm temperatures and high humidity.